use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse; "around the rock the ragged rascal ran"
Used in a Sentence
alliteration
How to use alliteration in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for alliteration.
Editorial note
"It's a cute name that has alliteration and is well known.
Examples15
Definitions1
Parts of speech1
Quick take
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse; "around the rock the ragged rascal ran"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of alliteration gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for alliteration.
noun
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse; "around the rock the ragged rascal ran"
Example sentences
"It's a cute name that has alliteration and is well known.
SharpShell would be a great name - fun alliteration and pretty clear what it's for.
No. It's neither an alliteration nor a rhyme.
At one point in English's past, extensive alliteration was valued even though it sounds very silly to modern ears.
Pithy rhymes and alliteration get stale pretty quickly.
I'll miss the bi-yearly fun with trying out a new release, and the name alliteration, but I think overall it's a smart move for Ubuntu.
> the ninja baine reference was an admittedly > weak attempt at alliteration I think you might mean "Bane" [1] and "allusion".
Oral language, especially that which is meant to be passed along, is full of repetition, alliteration, rhyme and pun.
Well, the ninja baine reference was an admittedly weak attempt at alliteration.
My love of alliteration has certainly harmed my audiences.
""I don't know, how about 'daring diamond' - it's got alliteration, and everybody loves diamonds.
I admit I initially upvoted because of the alliteration.
Just because people have started using it a lot, doesn't mean it's their favourite, it might be their favourite for another reason, like the alliteration of correlation and causation.
[1][1] Ok so generally reciprocity is mutual benefit but I couldn't resist the alliteration.
I always avoid excessive alliteration as it often annoys an otherwise attentive audience.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use alliteration in a sentence?
"It's a cute name that has alliteration and is well known.
What does alliteration mean?
use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse; "around the rock the ragged rascal ran"
What part of speech is alliteration?
alliteration is commonly used as noun.